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Top U.S. general says no changes yet to transgender policy
Source: Reuters
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JULY 27, 2017 / 11:05 AM / 20 MINUTES AGO
Top U.S. general says no changes yet to transgender policy
Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States' top general told the military on Thursday there had been no change yet to Pentagon policy on transgender personnel, after President Donald Trump's announcement of his plans to ban them appeared to catch senior officers by surprise.
Marine General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, began his note to service chiefs, commanders and senior enlisted leaders by acknowledging the uncertainty that followed Trump's announcement.
"I know there are questions about yesterday's announcement on the transgender policy by the President," Dunford wrote.
"There will be no modifications to the current policy until the President's direction has been received by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary has issued implementation guidance," Dunford said in the message, first reported by Reuters.
Dunford then made the assurance that the U.S. military would "treat all of our personnel with respect." The message neither voiced support nor opposition to Trump's decision.
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JULY 27, 2017 / 11:05 AM / 20 MINUTES AGO
Top U.S. general says no changes yet to transgender policy
Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States' top general told the military on Thursday there had been no change yet to Pentagon policy on transgender personnel, after President Donald Trump's announcement of his plans to ban them appeared to catch senior officers by surprise.
Marine General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, began his note to service chiefs, commanders and senior enlisted leaders by acknowledging the uncertainty that followed Trump's announcement.
"I know there are questions about yesterday's announcement on the transgender policy by the President," Dunford wrote.
"There will be no modifications to the current policy until the President's direction has been received by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary has issued implementation guidance," Dunford said in the message, first reported by Reuters.
Dunford then made the assurance that the U.S. military would "treat all of our personnel with respect." The message neither voiced support nor opposition to Trump's decision.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-military-transgender-exclusive-idUSKBN1AC2FN
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